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Diphilus of Sinope

Athenian poet of New Comedy

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Also known as Diphilus · Diph. · Diphilos · Diphilos of Sinope

Born: 350s BCE
Died: 4th century BCE
Birthplace: Sinope
Place of death: Smyrna
Occupation: comedy writer
, writer
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Diphilus, of Sinope, was a poet of the new Attic comedy and a contemporary of Menander. He is frequently listed together with Menander and Philemon, considered the three greatest poets of New Comedy. He was victorious at least three times at the Lenaia, placing him third before Philemon and Menander. Although most of his plays were written and acted in Athens, he died in Smyrna. His body was returned and buried in Athens.

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2024-07-31
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Movement: New Comedy
Floruit: 4th century BCE
3rd century BCE
Writing language: Ancient Greek

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